Lupo vs Ulsan
Overview
The Lupo and the Ulsan are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 2,506 tons for the Lupo vs 2,215 tons for the Ulsan. The Lupo reaches 35 knots vs 35 knots for the Ulsan. Operational range is 4,300 nautical miles for the Lupo vs 8,000 for the Ulsan. The Lupo carries a crew of 185 vs 186 for the Ulsan.
The Lupo was produced in 18 units vs 9 for the Ulsan. The Lupo was commissioned in 1977, 4 years before the Ulsan (1981).
| Italian frigate, introduced in 1977, reaches speeds of 35.0 knots using a CODOG propulsion system. | |
| Origin | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Guided-missile frigate |
| Manufacturer | Cantieri Navali Riuniti (CNR) |
| Year introduced | 1977 |
| Number built | 18 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| South Korean frigate, introduced in 1981, utilizes CODOG propulsion with gas turbine and diesel engines. | |
| Origin | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Frigate |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Heavy Industries |
| Year introduced | 1981 |
| Number built | 9 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 2,506 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 35.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,300 nm at 16 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 113.2 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 11.3 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 185 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | CODOG scheme: 2 x GE / Fiat LM2500 gas turbines (50,000 shp) and 2 x Grandi Motori Trieste GMT A230-20 diesel engines (7,800 shp) |
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| Displacement | 2,215 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 35.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 8,000 nm at 16 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 103.7 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 12.5 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 186 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | CODOG: 2 × GE LM2500 gas turbine engine, 2 × MTU 12V 956 TB82 diesel engine |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Lupo-class or Ulsan-class?
The Lupo-class has greater displacement at 2,506 tons compared to the Ulsan-class's 2,215 tons.
Which is faster, the Lupo-class or Ulsan-class?
The Ulsan-class is faster with a maximum speed of 35 knots compared to the Lupo-class's 35 knots.
Which has longer range, the Lupo-class or Ulsan-class?
The Ulsan-class has a longer range at 8,000 nautical miles compared to the Lupo-class's 4,300 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Lupo-class or Ulsan-class?
The Lupo-class is longer at 113.2 meters compared to the Ulsan-class's 103.7 meters.
How many crew members do the Lupo-class and Ulsan-class have?
The Ulsan-class has a larger crew complement of 186 compared to the Lupo-class's 185 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Lupo-class or Ulsan-class?
The Lupo-class has been built in greater numbers with 18 vessels compared to 9 vessels of the Ulsan-class.